Tangbi Mani Festival Tour
The four day festival of Tangbi Mani is organised and performed by the locals of three villages, Tangbi, Goling and Kharsath, and is put on to display the rich cultural heritage of ancient Lhakhang. People from all over the villages attend the festival dressed in their best costumes, and it is believed that it brings happiness and better harvest and prosperity to the local people. This tour is a perfect opportunity for adventurers to witness, and come in close contact with the people of the villages, to learn about their way of living, believes, and more.
Day to Day Outline Itinerary
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| 25Sep.2012 | Paro |
| 26Sept.2012 | Paro sightseeing & evening Thimphu |
| 27Sep.2012 | Thimphu sightseeing |
| 28Sep.2012 | Punakha |
| 29Sep.2012 | Drive to Bumthang |
| 30Sep.2012 | Bumthang Festival |
| 01Oct.2012 | Bumthang Festival & sightseeing |
| 02Oct.2012 | Bumthang Festival & drive back to Gangtey/Phobjikha |
| 03Oct.2012 | Sightseeing & afternoon drive back to Paro |
| 04 Oct.2012 | Departure |
Fact Finder
| Duration | - | 10 days |
| Trip Details: | - |
|
| Activities | - | Cultural Tour, Sightseeing |
| Trip Grade | - | Easy |
| Mode of Travel | - | Private Vehicle |
| Group & Staff | - | Min 2, Max 12, Responsible Adventures leader, local guides plus driver |
| Accommodation | - | 'A' Class hotel |
| Land Cost | - | US$2250 |
Trip Cost Includes:-
- Standard Twin sharing accommodation as per itinerary and hotel confirmed
- Airport transfers and full surface transport as per itinerary.
- All meals ( breakfast, lunch and dinner while in Bhutan.)
- English speaking guide and sightseeing to places.
- National Museum fee in Paro only.
Trip Cost Does Not Include:-
- Upgrade of airfare and type of accommodation.
- Airport taxes and extra baggage.
- Bhutan Visa fee on arrival USD 20.00 per person.
- Tips to guide and driver and other services on tour.
- Bottled drinks, water, laundry, telephone, internet and room service requested.
- Separate car for individual and transport.
- Horse for Tiger's Nest on personal grounds.
- Other entrance fees in Thimphu and other places.
- Travel insurance
- Tourism Development Fund $10.
Note: - This tour is based on Bangkok being the International flight connecting point. Book your international flights to meet the connection. Current schedule departs Bangkok for Paro at 2 different timings 4.35am and 5.50am Local time. The flight from Paro arrives in Bangkok on 2 timings 2.35pm and 3.00pm local time.
As festival times are the most popular times for visitors to come to Bhutan, flight seats and hotel rooms will be on high demand. Book early to avoid disappointment.
TRIP FACT
- Duration: 10 days
- Trip Details: Bhutan Festival Tour - Tangbi Mani Festival Tour
- Activities: Cultural Tour, Sightseeing
- Trip Grade: Easy
- Mode of Travel: Private Vehicle
- Group & Staff: Min 2, Max 12, Responsible Adventures leader, local guides plus driver
- Accommodation: 'A' Class hotel
- Land Cost: From USD 2250
- Airfare: US$1052.00 Bangkok - Paro - Bangkok
Nominated in the category "Best in Mountain Environment" on "Virgin Holidays, Responsible Tourism Awards 2010, 2011"
- Western-Educated Leaders
- Personal Trekking Chefs
- Uncompromised Attention to Detail
- Premium Concierge Service Available
- Our Fair-Wage Guarantee
Trekking Video
Photo Gallery
Design By Imagine Web Solution
